U.S.
Senator Member of the Agriculture, Energy and Veterans Affairs
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For Immediate
Release July 13, 2005 |
CONTACT: Cody Wertz – Press Secretary 202-228-3630 Jen Clanahan – Deputy Press Secretary 303-455-7600 |
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SEN. SALAZAR’S
AMENDMENTS TO HOMELAND SECURITY BILL APPROVED National
Survey of Locals, Long-Term Anti-Terror Plan and Rail Safety Improvements
All Included WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States Senator Ken Salazar today won a major step in the fight for improved homeland security after the Senate’s unanimous approval of three of his amendments to HR 2360, the Homeland Security Appropriations Act. Senator Salazar’s improvements to the Homeland Security Appropriations bill will provide for better homeland security preparations at the local and national levels. Sen. Salazar’s amendments are now part of the full Homeland Security Appropriations bill (HR 2360) expected to pass the Senate later this week “Last week’s vicious attack in London is a grim reminder that terrorists are constantly looking for targets no matter where they are. America is not as safe as it needs to be and the federal government must do more to assist local, state and national preparations,” Senator Salazar said. “These three amendments, approved with unanimous and bipartisan consensus, will do just that.” HR 2360 provides appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the federal agency charged with preparing for and preventing terrorist attacks against Americans. Senator Salazar’s amendments, approved today by the unanimous consent of the Senate, will:
“Just as important as fighting terrorists overseas is preparing on the home front. By ensuring our homeland security plans are responsive to local concerns and based in a coherent, long-term plan, we can make America safer,” Senator Salazar said. The Senate will be working on HR 2360, the Homeland Security Appropriations Act, throughout the week and is expected to pass it before the end of the week. It will then proceed to conference committee to iron out differences between House and Senate versions before being voted upon a second time by both the House and Senate. If the House and Senate both approve the conference report, it will go on to the President’s desk for signature or veto. # # # |
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